Water System Report KS

City of Caldwell

EPA ID: KS2019117 · 1,019 people served · 1 ZIP code

City of Caldwell earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 1,019 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
1,019
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$79K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Caldwell Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$56,833
Median Household Income
1,579
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
90%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Caldwell serves a community with a median household income of $56,833 and an estimated 1,579 residents across its service area. Approximately 90% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Caldwell's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sumner County, Kansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

67 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

City of Caldwell, (EPA ID: KS2019117) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,019 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 67022 in Caldwell.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
67022 0.0022 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Caldwell (KS2019117) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Caldwell water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Caldwell has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Caldwell serve?

City of Caldwell serves approximately 1,019 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.

Where does City of Caldwell get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
146
Unknown Material
176
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported some but not all service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,019
Reported to Kansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Caldwell safe to drink?
City of Caldwell earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Caldwell meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Caldwell serve?
City of Caldwell serves approximately 1,019 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Caldwell's water source?
City of Caldwell draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Caldwell's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0022 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Caldwell's service area?
The City of Caldwell service area has a median household income of $56,833. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Caldwell get its water?
City of Caldwell's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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